KellyOCG and Eurasia Group Release Labor Risk Index

* Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release.

Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:57am EDT

  TROY, MI, Oct 29 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
Eurasia Group, the world's leading global political risk research and
consulting firm, and KellyOCG, the Outsourcing and Consulting Group of
Kelly Services, Inc. (NASDAQ: KELYA) (NASDAQ: KELYB), a world leader in
workforce management services and human resources solutions, today
launched the Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index.

    The report leverages Kelly's labor market knowledge with Eurasia Group's
expertise in political and socio-economic risk analysis to deliver a
groundbreaking resource tool for companies as they assess scenario plans
around market investments and global labor strategies. Published on a
quarterly basis, the Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index is segmented
by four geographies: the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Eurasia, and
the Middle East and Africa, with detailed insights on 55 countries. It is
based on the detailed analysis of more than 30 metrics related to the
labor market, and socio-economic, and political factors, layered with
local expertise from in-country consultants. The Global Market Brief and
Labor Risk Index is available on an annual subscription basis. To access
a free abstract and receive subscription details, visit
www.kellyocg.com/marketbrief.

    "Multinational companies will benefit from an unmatched ability to 'look
around the corner' into the future of possible labor-related issues across
their global enterprise," said Rolf Kleiner, senior vice president and
general manager, KellyOCG. "Organizations will profit from the report's
comprehensive overview of key global trends and developments along with
detailed insights for the countries in which they conduct business."

    "This relationship is creating a valuable new resource for corporate
decision makers," said Ian Bremmer, president of Eurasia Group. "The
Global Market Brief and Labor Risk Index utilizes financial and economic
data and then goes further to include a broad spectrum of both
labor-related components and political factors to provide a comprehensive
view of global trends and developments."

    About Eurasia Group

    Eurasia Group is the world's leading global political risk research and
consulting firm. Since 1998, it has helped clients make informed business
decisions in countries where understanding the political landscape is
critical. The firm's research analysts are trained social scientists with
post-graduate degrees, extensive professional experience, and a diverse
range of language capabilities. Headquartered in New York, Eurasia Group
also has offices in Washington and London, as well as a network of experts
around the world. For more information, please visit www.eurasiagroup.net.

    About KellyOCG

    KellyOCG is a global leader in innovative talent management solutions in
the areas of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources Consulting, Career Transition and
Organizational Effectiveness Consulting, Executive Search and Contingent
Workforce Outsourcing (CWO), which includes Independent Contractor
Solutions. Further information about KellyOCG may be found at
www.kellyocg.com.

    About Kelly Services

    Kelly Services, Inc. is a world leader in workforce management services
and human resources solutions. Kelly offers a comprehensive array of
temporary staffing, permanent placement, outsourcing and consulting
services. Kelly serves clients around the globe and provides employment
to 650,000 employees annually. Revenue in 2008 was $5.5 billion. Visit
www.kellyservices.com.

    

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Eurasia Group
Alexsandra Lloyd
Director of Communications
+ 1 (646) 291-4036
Lloyd@eurasiagroup.net

Kelly Services, Inc.
Jane Stehney
Public Relations Manager
+ 1 (248) 244-5630
stehnja@kellyservices.com

Copyright 2009, Market Wire, All rights reserved.

-0-
Comments (0)
This discussion is now closed. We welcome comments on our articles for a limited period after their publication.